Question
A 6-year-old boy has recently been experiencing a sore throat, mild cough, and persistent fever. How should one treat a child’s tonsillitis with high fever?
Answer
If a child has tonsillitis, antibiotic treatment can be initiated along with local treatments such as cleaning the tonsillar crypts, intratonsillar drug injections, or laser therapy. If the throat pain is severe, painkillers can be considered, and parents can administer fever-reducing medication or seek immediate medical attention. Tonsillitis is prone to recurrence, and surgery may be an option if the condition persists. During treatment, it’s important to maintain a light diet with a focus on fluids.